Asheboro City BOE recognizes several in busy meeting

Tuesday

Nov 21, 2017 at 4:23 PMNov 21, 2017 at 9:12 PM

ASHEBORO — On Thursday, Nov. 9, the Asheboro City Board of Education met for its regularly-scheduled meeting. Chairman Kyle Lamb called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Guy B. Teachey students, Nico Otero, Trevor Cassidy, Hagar Shalabi and Heidi Koch, the board approved the meeting agenda.

After approval of the Consent Agenda, the Asheboro City Board of Education recognized Kelvin McComb as this month’s Community Partner. McComb is member of the Guy B. Teachey Elementary School Watch D.O.G.S. program (Dads of Great Students), a one-of-a-kind engagement program that supports education and safety in our schools around the nation. Principal Amy Day said, “Kevin gives selflessly to the students at Teachey. We are truly honored to work alongside him through the Watch D.O.G.S. program.”

Also recognized in Special Recognitions and Presentations was the Polar Bear Club from Guy B. Teachey, which tied for second place in the International Project Polar Bear Competition. Students from the Polar Bear Club split a $750 grant with another student-led group from Hungary. Teachey students won second place because of their focus on teaching fellow students about recycling.

Following Teachey’s presentation, Superintendent Dr. Terry Worrell recognized Julie Brady from Charles W. McCrary Elementary School as the 2017-18 Principal of the Year. Brady was presented with a plaque and flowers.

Dr. Sean McWherter then recognized all five elementary schools in Asheboro City Schools for their efforts in implementing fidelity to the PBIS model (Positive Behavior Intervention Services). Worrell then asked each principal to remain standing as she recognized them for another outstanding accomplishment.

“I’m pleased to announce that Asheboro City Schools has been recognized by Department of Public Instruction for being one of only seven school districts across the entire state (115 school districts) where all schools met or exceeded expected growth during the 2016-17 school year,” Worrell said. “Principals, we appreciate your continued commitment to creating learning communities of excellence throughout Asheboro. We are extremely proud of you, our students and this accomplishment. Keep up the awesome work!”

In Information Reports, the Asheboro City Board of Education heard from Dr. Drew Maerz, who presented five policies for 30-day review and an additional five policies for board approval.

Worrell concluded the meeting by updating the board on progress made to several of the board’s strategic planning goals. She also gave a special thanks to Facilities Director Mike Mize and his team for the hard work and countless hours they put in to making sure the South Asheboro Middle School ball field was ready for the 2017 Field of Honor community event.

Worrell also expressed her appreciation to all community partners who have been instrumental in the renovation and restoration of the historic Asheboro Female Academy. She specifically noted: The Cannon Foundation for its $25,000 grant; The Timken Foundation of Canton for its $25,000 grant to TreesNC to be used for the academy; John Ogburn and the City of Asheboro for their continued support of the project; Charlie Morgan, who surveyed the academy’s site; The Alderman Company, which has committed to film and edit an educational video about the academy.

Also, Mize’s support of the project; Priest Grading Company, which has provided grading work; the Randolph Arts Guild, which has awarded the project with a $1,400 grant to put towards period costumes and props for the educational video; the Randolph County Historic Society; the Edward M. Armfield Sr. Foundation; Bank of North Carolina; Weed n’ Win Garden Club; The Courier-Tribune; community leaders Reynolds Lisk and Owen George; and individuals and students for helping to spearhead the entire project.